Electrical Ganger

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

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Purpose of the role

Colas Ltd. are looking for 2 x Electrical Gangers (1x Nights and 1 x Days) to join the team based at our Hilton Park depot, WV11 2AT. You will supervise and lead a team of Highways Electricians, ensuring electrical maintenance and repair activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Working as part of our National Highways Area 9 Maintenance & Response contract, you will play an important role in maintaining the Strategic Road Network across the region. You will be responsible for coordinating your team, ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality requirements, and supporting the effective delivery of electrical highways maintenance activities.

Benefits Package

• A salary between £42,120 – £46,800 basic salary (dependent on experience)
• 25% uplift for the nights position
• Monthly Paid
• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Based at Hilton Park Depot, WV11 2AT
• 25 days annual leave a year + bank holidays
• Opportunity to work on a major National Highways contract
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to progress within the business

Main Responsibilities

As an a Electrical Ganger, your duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Lead, supervise and coordinate a team of Highways Electricians, ensuring work is planned and delivered safely and effectively.
• Organise gangs and allocate people, vehicles, plant and equipment to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure all electrical works are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, company procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Take responsibility for the safety and welfare of team members, promoting a strong safety culture and zero tolerance of unsafe working practices.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and toolbox talks to maintain high standards of safety and quality.
• Ensure vehicles, tools and equipment are suitable, available and correctly maintained for the required activities.
• Complete and oversee relevant administrative records, including timesheets, maintenance check sheets and drivers' logs.
• Liaise with subcontractors and ensure appropriate training, competency and site information is in place.
• Support incident response and participate in the electrical call-out rota when required.
• Communicate operational issues effectively and act as a point of contact for the team on site.
• Support the management of team performance, training and day-to-day people matters.
• Maintain a professional approach and positively represent the company at all times.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role as required by the Electrical Supervisor.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role will have are a strong background in the highways electrical industry and the ability to confidently lead and supervise a team. You will ideally have at least two years' experience within electrical highways maintenance, with knowledge of highways maintenance, winter maintenance, scheme delivery and network operations. You should be suitably qualified in Highway Electrical works and hold HERS accreditation, SSSTS and CSCS accreditation appropriate to the role. A full UK driving licence is also required. You will have proven experience of managing a team and be confident planning and allocating people, plant and materials to meet operational requirements. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to motivate a team, manage changing priorities and respond effectively to challenging situations. Experience with CONFIRM and associated software, financial or budget management, and winter maintenance would be advantageous. Most importantly, you will lead by example, demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety and quality, and have the flexibility and professionalism required to work effectively within a busy highways maintenance environment.

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Family-Friendly Benefits, including Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.

Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.